Hip-Hop Ballet Musical Theater Adults

jazz

40 years adults

333 SOUTH 132ND STREET OMAHA, NE 68154

Address Service Requested modern theater

C musical Fall Semester 2017 Semester Fall leaps & turns lyrical

tap

sther Katz, Dance & Cultural Arts Director • (402) 334-6406 • [email protected] 334-6406 • [email protected] • (402) Arts Director & Cultural Dance Katz, sther

ballet

hip-hop DANCE Esther Katz 40 Dance & Cultural Arts Director years Phone: (402) 334-6406 E-mail: [email protected] Jessica Westerlin Dance & Cultural Arts Assistant Director Dance Phone: (402) 334-6402 Jewish Community Center of Omaha E-mail: [email protected]

2017 Fall Semester: August 24th - December 21st

Welcome to Dance at the JCC! The Dance Department of the Jewish Community Center imparts the joy and discipline of dance through a well-rounded program of high caliber dance instruction, and has done so for 40 years. Classes in pre-ballet, ballet, jazz, tap, modern, hip hop, leaps & turns, and lyrical are offered in a variety of levels with emphasis on technique, musicality, body awareness and the development of self-expression through movement.

Classes are taught in a caring, positive atmosphere by a faculty of qualified, experienced instructors. Limited class enrollment ensures individual personalized attention. The JCC houses one of the finest dance facilities in the area with fully equipped studios, a 340-seat theater and live piano accompaniment for ballet classes.

In addition to classes, students may participate in a variety of special programs: choreographic workshops and performance opportunities with local and nationally recognized artists, field trips to area dance events, dance films and special lectures. The dance program is open to JCC members and non-members. JCC members receive discounted rates and other benefits. If you are interested in joining the JCC, please contact Member Services at (402) 334-6426.

JCC MEMBERS CAN REGISTER FOR DANCE CLASSES USING OUR ONLINE REGISTRATION AT WWW.JCCOMAHA.ORG!

2017 Fall Dance Registration Options: • Attend Registration Day: • Stop by Member Services Today’s Date:____/____/____ July 16th, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. or the Front Desk

• Online at www.jccomaha.org • Mail to: JCC Member #: ______(Available for JCC Members Only) Jewish Community Center Non Member Attn: Registration • Call Laura Wine, Registrar, 333 South 132nd Street NEW Student at (402) 334-6419 Omaha, NE 68154

PARENTAL CONTACT INFORMATION: Please include your email address so we can inform you of the latest updates. Parent’s Names:______Address:______Zip: ______Home Phone: ( )______

Mother’s Date of Birth: ____/_____/_____ Work/Cell Phone:______Father’s Date of Birth: ____/_____/_____ Work/Cell Phone:______

Email Address:______Email Address:______

PARTICIPANT’S NAME AGE/ BIRTHDATE CLASS CODE CLASS NAME COST ______/______18 - ______$______/______18 - ______$______/______18 - ______$______/______18 - ______$______/______18 - ______$______/______18 - ______$______

TOTAL: $ PAYMENT: No refunds for voluntary withdrawl or missed classes. Full payment is required at the time of registration.* Credit: (MasterCard, Visa or Discover) Card Number:______Exp. Date: ______/______CVV#: ______(# on back of card) Check #: ______(Make check payable to the Jewish Community Center.) Cash: $______*Full Payment is preferred, however if you would like to inquire about making monthly automatic payments, please call Laura Wine at, (402) 334-6419. JCC Dance Training Co. AUDITIONS Wednesday, September 13 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. JCC Dance Studio

This group, for dancers ages 12-18, gives dancers the extra opportunity to perform and gain experience in a different setting from class, recital, or competition groups. It allows dancers to refine their technique while gaining invaluable experience learning choreography, participating in the choreography process, and to share the true art form of dance and love of movement to the elderly, disabled and the general Omaha population. We hold auditions once a year in September.

GENERAL INFORMATION

ATTENDANCE FIELD TRIPS Regular attendance is required in all classes and is essential Special field trips are offered for various dance performances to the progress of the student. Students should arrive with in the area. We meet beforehand, discuss what we are going sufficient time to dress and warm up prior to class. Students to see, then go and enjoy. As events draw near, information are expected to come and watch class if they are injured or will be made available and sign-up sheets will be posted. sick, but not contagious. Parents need to notify the Dance Field trips are open to students, parents and friends. Department of any absences by e-mailing Esther Katz at [email protected] or by calling (402) 334-6406. Missed INCLEMENT WEATHER classes may be made up during the current semester by In the event of inclement weather, there will be a message consulting with the class instructor or Dance Director. on the Dance Departments outgoing voicemail at (402) 334-6406. You are to check 1 hour prior to the REFUNDS start time of your class to find out if class is canceled Refunds will be given only in cases of prolonged illness, or continuing as normal. We DO NOT follow suit with with medical verification. There are no refunds for School Closings, so please call. You may also call the voluntary withdrawal or missed classes. Front Desk at (402) 334-8200 or Member Services at (402) 334-6426 to get the latest information.

OBSERVATIONS WORKSHOPS, DANCE FILMS Fall Semester parent observations will be held in November. Workshops are offered in areas of interest for our dance Spring Semester observations will be only for Music & students, including master classes with guest teachers, Movement classes. (All other classes will participate in the special lectures, stage make-up, injury prevention, etc. recital.) Classes will be held on stage in the JCC Theatre. Information will be made available as events draw near. Parents and friends are encouraged to come. Parents may arrange to observe classes at other times by contacting the PERFORMANCES instructor or Dance Director. You may always come and Performance experience is an important element in dance observe classes in the ballet studio on our TV monitor in training. Students will be informed of different performing the hallway. Parents are not to sit in classes unless they opportunities available to them. We have a culminating have permission by the teacher. performance every May. We alternate these performances each year, between a Grande Story Ballet and a theme year.

2 Notice to Students 2017 Fall Calendar JCC Dance & Cultural Arts Department Students 2-3 Years Old: Children learn creative expression and can spend time bonding with an adult family member in our “Me & My Shadow” Sunday, July 16 Dance Open House & Registrations 1:00-3:00 pm class. See page 7 for more information. Sunday, August 20 Musical Theater Auditions New Students: Minimum age is 3 years. Must be 3 by Adults 1:00-2:00 pm / Kids 2:30-4:00 pm September 1st, 2016 and potty trained. All new students, with the Thursday, August 24 exception of Music & Movement and Pre-Ballet, must contact the dance First Day of Dance Fall Semester director for proper class placement. Placement will be determined by the Sunday, August 27 director and instructors. Musical Theater Rehearsals Begin 3:00-5:00 pm Sunday, September 3 - Monday, September 4 All Students: T-shirts, sweatshirts, shorts or baggy warm up gear are not No Dance Classes - Labor Day Weekend allowed. Hair must be kept neatly away from face and neck either in a bun Wednesday, September 13 or a pony tail, short hair should be clipped back or held back with a cloth JCC Dance Training Co. Auditions 4:30-6:00 pm headband. No gum chewing allowed. No jewelry should be worn. September 20 & 21 | Rosh Hashannah Sept. 20 - No class after 5:30 pm / Sept. 21 - No Class Dance attire can be purchased at: October 4 & 5 | Sukkot Bobby’s Dance Wear Oct. 4 - No class after 5:30 pm / Oct. 5 - No Class 13471 West Center Road, (402) 334-1225 Saturday, October 21 JCC Dance Party 5:30-8:30 pm Recycle and replace outgrown, wearable dancewear and/or shoes. Sunday, October 22 - Thursday, November 28 Parent Observations- Days & Times TBA Bring items with you to our “dancewear exchange” during the JCC Dance Department Open House on Sunday, July 16th from 1- 3 p.m. Tuesday, October 31 No classes Saturday, November 18 Registration Options: JCC Dance Party 5:30-8:30 pm Wednesday, November 22 - Thursday, November 23 • Come to our Open House Registration Day Thanksgiving Break- No Dance Classes Sunday, July 16th, 1:00-3:00 p.m. Saturday, December 16, 7:00 pm • Online at www.jccomaha.org (for JCC members only) Sunday, December 17, 2:00 pm Musical Theater Performances • Call Laura Wine, Registrar, at (402) 334-6419 Thursday, December 21 • Stop by Member Services Last Day of Fall Dance Semester • Mail payment & completed Registration Form Sunday, January 7 First Day of Dance Spring Semester (Registration Form is located on last page of brochure) May 6 & 7 (cast B) |May 9 & 10 (cast A) JCC Spring Dance Recitals - Details TBA 3

Private Saturday Night PIANO LESSONS DANCE PARTIES Piano lessons are now conveniently located at the J! Taught Attention boys and girls of ages 4-12... by experienced instructors that use internationally recognized Join our fabulous dance staff for a Saturday night filled methodologies, lessons can be scheduled at a time convenient for you. Students will be required to purchase music books that will with dinner, fun, dancing, and entertainment. Parents be assigned according to their level. It is strongly recommended can enjoy a night off while children have a blast at the students have a piano or keyboard at home to practice. Students will JCC. Register by the Wednesday BEFORE the party. also have the opportunity to participate in a music decathlon held in January at Grace University administered by the Independent Select Saturday Nights Music Teachers Organization and a piano recital in June. 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. Private Piano Lessons Held in the JCC Youth Lounge Lessons typically are 45 minutes long. Six hours is eight 45 minute lessons Member Price October 21 code: 18-170 $32.25 per 45 min. | $42 per hour | 6 hours: $240 November 18 code: 18-171 Non Member Price February 17 code: 18-270 $40.32 per 45 min. | $53 per hour | 6 hours: $300 March 24 code: 18-271 Private & Semi Private JCC Members DANCE LESSONS $20 per party | Additional children $10 Want some extra one on one time with a dance instructor? Non Members Have that itch to get pushed a little bit further? Then call us to $25 per party | Additional children $13 schedule private dance lessons! Private lessons will help you reach your goals. Lessons are taught by one of our professional staff Additional children must be of the same family members and can be scheduled at a time that is convenient for you (schedule permitting). Private Dance Lesson Members: $40 per hour | Non: $50 per hour Semi Private Lessons (2-3 people) At least one person in the Semi-Private Lesson must be JCC Member in order to obtain Member Rate. Members: $60 per hour | Non: $75 per hour 12 JCC Dance Training Co. AUDITIONS Wednesday, September 13 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. JCC Dance Studio

GENERAL INFORMATION

2 TAP PROGRAM min 5 / max 12 LYRICAL min5 / max12 TAP I/II Age 7 or entering 2nd grade & up Beginning Lyrical Ballet & Jazz II & up Thursdays 6:30 - 7:00 pm code: 18-146 Wednesdays 5:30 - 6:15 pm code: 18-154 Members: $98 / Non Members: $122 Members: $147 / Non Members: $184 TAP III Intermediate Lyrical Tuesdays 7:00- 7:30 pm code: 18-147 Thursdays 7:30 - 8:30 pm code: 18-155 Members: $98 / Non Members: $122 Members: $175 / Non Members: $219 TAP IV/V/VI Advanced Lyrical Tuesdays 7:00 - 8:00 pm code: 18-156 Tuesdays 6:15 - 7:00 pm code: 18-148 Members: $188 / Non Members: $235 Members: $147 / Non Members: $184 LYRICAL CURRICULUM: Lyrical combines both ballet TAP CURRICULUM: Incorporating jazz and musical theatre, tap builds and jazz technique together, set to different styles of music. understanding of rhythms, syncopation, and coordination. Different songs and lyrics often serve as inspiration for different movements and expressions. ATTIRE FOR TAP: Girls: Leotard as per ballet class or black, black or pink tights or jazz pants, black tap shoes. Hair worn up and out of the face. ATTIRE FOR LYRICAL: Leotard as per ballet class or black. Boys: White t-shirt, black/navy sweatpants, black tap shoes. Black tights, leggings or jazz pants. Black Jazz or Ballet Shoes. Hair must be worn up and out of the face, bun preferred.

ADULT CLASSES min 5 / max 12 NEW! ADULT BALLET POM Ages 5 or entering K & up ATTIRE FOR Tuesdays 9:15 -10:45 am code: 18-160 Tuesdays 4:30 - 5:30 pm code: 18-157 ADULT CLASSES: Members: $188 / Non Members: $235 Clothing that allows Members: $175 / Non Members: $219 ADULT MODERN you to move freely. For ballet: ballet Mondays 7:30 - 8:45 am code: 18-161 slippers. For tap: tap Members: $182 / Non Members: $227 shoes. Modern is “ is done with bare feet. Dance the ADULT HIP HOP hidden language of the Mondays 7:30 -8:30 pm code: 18-162 Members: $188 / Non Members: $235 ” ADULT TAP SOUL. Tuesdays 7:30 -8:15 pm code: 18-163 - Martha Graham 11 Members: $147 / Non Members: $184

PERFORMING COMMUNITY ARTS ACADEMY MUSICAL THEATER Our Musical Theater Community Acting Group is Acting classes for ages 5-7 going on it’s 14th show here at the JCC. We meet once a week at the JCC for a 2 hour rehearsal. Join JCC Musical Theater Department as During that time we work on perfecting our musical we explore the world of Performing Arts. theater skills while blocking scenes, learning dances JCC Performing Arts Academy youth and songs and building a community of actors that acting classes provide learning and fun for support each other’s growth. We’d love for you kids ages 5-7! New Instructor! to join our “family” with our next production. If you are between the ages of 8 and 108, we want Class covers 3 sections: Courtney Stein is a local actor, you to join us! To register, call (402) 334-6419. choreographer, and teaching • Acting strategies through games For questions, call Esther Katz at (402) 334-6406. artist. Courtney has performed • Learning a song and dance to for the Omaha Community Auditions: incorporate into our final showing Playhouse, Nebraska Theatre Caravan, Blue Barn Theatre, Sunday, August 20th • Creating costume, sets, and props Papillion-LaVista Community 1:00 - 2:00 pm Adults (18 & up) Theatre, Ralston Community Sept. 24 - November 12 Theatre and was most recently in 2:30 - 3:30 pm Kids (8 - 18) Sundays, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. the JCC production of “Clue”! She recently received her Masters REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED Members: $100 / Non Members: $125 in Dance Anthropology from Registration will close at 50 participants code: 16-100 the University of Roehampton Members $145 | Non Member $181 in London and specializes code: 16-101 Performance: Sunday, Nov. 12, 2:30 in multicultural theatre and Start Date: August 27th dance forms. Courtney has p.m. Students should arrive at the Regular Rehearsals: Sundays, 3:00 - 5:00 pm taught theatre nationally (and Tech Rehearsal: Weds, December 13 regularly scheduled time of 2:00 internationally) for over 10 years pm to begin getting ready. and has worked for the Young Dress Rehearsal: Thursday, December 15 Americans, JCC, Why Arts?, Join us for our performances on Arts for All, and Arts in Motion’s Saturday, December 16th at 7:00 pm Dancing Classrooms program. Sunday, December 17th at 2:00 pm

4 JCC DANCE FACULTY See the full biographies online at jcc.omaha.org DANCE INSTRUCTORS Erin Alarcon is beginning her 4th year teaching at teaching here at the JCC 9 years ago. Esther Katz, Dance & Cultural Arts Director the JCC. Erin graduated magna cum laude with Jonnie Robinson is beginning her 2nd year as a B.A. in dance performance from Mercyhurst an instructor at the JCC. Jonnie was born and Esther was trained at The Professional Children’s University under the direction of Tauna Hunter. School in Philadelphia, PA. She has also studied raised in Omaha and has danced since the age of Courtney Baker has been teaching at the JCC for at the Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet, Joffrey 2. Previously Jonnie taught ballet, tap and jazz for 10 years. She graduated from UNO with a degree children at Mildred Collins School of Dance. Ballet, Koresh Dance, University of the Arts, and in Music Education. Temple University where she was on a dance Stephanie Tepox, is beginning her 5th year teaching scholarship. Her ballet training includes both the Crystal Baker begins her 7th year as an instructor here at the JCC. She studied at the School of the at the JCC. She holds a degree in Exercise Science Cecchetti & Vagonova methods. Her modern Pennsylvania Ballet, training and performing with and is on the NAIA Emerging Sports: Cheer & the company for 11 years. dance background is in Graham, Anthony, Dance Committee. & Horton. Esther was a member of many PIANISTS independent dance companies in Philadelphia. Domanic Brown is beginning his 4th year as an instructor at the JCC. Margaret Currie has accompanied dance classes at She demonstrated for Philadanco company the JCC from 1991-1995 and resumed in 2012. classes under Pat Thomas and taught ballet and Leigh Chaves is beginning her 3rd year as an She has also accompanied at the Omaha Academy modern dance at The Professional Children’s instructor at the JCC. She holds her BA in of Ballet , School of Ballet Omaha, Daniel J. Gross School for 7 years before moving to Omaha. She communication-journalism from Truman State High School and Brownell-Talbot. She holds a is currently dancing with UNO’s The Moving University and a Master’s Degree in education from B.S. degree in Bible/Music from Faith Baptist Bible University of Central Missouri. Company and Tbd. Dance Collective. Esther College and was a private piano teacher for 24 years. taught in the OPS Special Ed. Program before Wendy Larson-Cooper former principal dancer Evelyn Lindgren is excited to begin her 2nd year as starting as the Dance Director at the J in 2006. with Omaha Ballet, she is beginning her 32nd year an accompanist at the JCC. on staff at the JCC. This is her 13th year teaching at the JCC. Bernadette Smith has been an accompanist here Kathleen Griffith is a full-time accompanist with for 11 years. She has a BA & MA in English, with Jessica Westerlin, Assistant Dance & Cultural Omaha Public Schools. In addition to teaching double major in Music from UNO. piano lessons, she regularly plays piano at area Arts Director Jessica received early dance churches as well as with the JCC dance program, Katherine Turner, holds a Master’s degree in piano training in Seattle. She continued with Ballet and volunteers her time as a board member of the performance from the University of Missouri, Omaha, the Omaha Theater Ballet School of Omaha Chamber Music Society. This is her 2nd Kansas City Conservatory of Music and Dance, Dance and the JCC. Jess has a BA in Dance year with the JCC. and is also a magna cum laude graduate of the and has performed with the St. Olaf modern University of Nebraska in Omaha. In fall 2015, Katie van der Mars holds a Bachelor’s Degree in dance company, Companydance, the St. Olaf Katherine joined the music faculty at the College Fine Arts in Ballet Performance from the University of Saint Mary and works for the Rose Theater as liturgical dance troupe, Leap of Faith, Omaha of Utah. This will be her 4th year at the JCC. Dance Project, and the Omaha Theater Ballet’s pianist. This is her 9th year at the J. Erica Snyder Masters The Nutcracker. She is currently dancing with is beginning her 6th year Anna Yuz-Mosenkis holds a masters degree in teaching at the JCC. She graduated from Lake Erie UNO’s The Moving Company and Tbd. Dance Music from Kiev, Ukraine. She has played for the College with a concentration on Dance. Collective. This is her 9th year teaching, and JCC since the Fall of 1991. her 5th year as the Assistant Dance & Cultural Lynne Nevin holds an Associate Diploma through the ISTD Professional Teaching Examinations and Arts Director. has studied the Alexander Technique. She resumed 5

MODERN min 5 / max 12 JAZZ min 5 / max 12

Modern I/II Age 7 or entering 2nd grade & up Jazz I Age 7 or entering 2nd grade & up Tuesdays 4:30 - 5:30 pm code: 18-134 Thursdays 5:30 - 6:30 pm code: 18-137 Members: $175 / Non Members: $219 Members: $175 / Non Members: $219

Jazz II Leaps & Turns class strongly recommended in addition Modern III / IV Ballet II & up (ages 8 & up) Mondays 4:30 - 5:30 pm code: 18-138 Mondays 5:30 - 6:30 pm code: 18-135 Members: $175 / Non Members: $219 Members: $175 / Non Members: $219 Jazz III Leaps & Turns class strongly recommended in addition Modern V Mondays 6:30 - 7:30 pm code: 18-139 Mondays 6:30 - 7:30 pm code: 18-136 Members: $175 / Non Members: $219 Members: $175 / Non Members: $219 Jazz IV/V Leaps & Turns class strongly recommended in addition MODERN CURRICULUM: Modern dance explores all possibilities of Tuesdays 7:00 - 8:00 pm code: 18-140 movement, incorporating ballet and other ethnic dance. Modern Dance Members: $175 / Non Members: $219 comes from the earth, using gravity for its benefit instead of trying to defy gravity like in ballet. We will teach all styles to give you a good Jazz VI/VII Leaps & Turns class strongly recommended in addition foundation to express yourself. It is a valuable technique to learn to become a well-rounded dancer. Tuesdays 5:30 - 6:30 pm code: 18-141 Members: $175 / Non Members: $219 ATTIRE FOR GIRLS: Leotard as per ballet class or in black, black or pink tights or jazz pants, bare feet. Hair must be up and out of face. JAZZ CURRICULUM: Set to modern & contemporary music, jazz techniques are taught in progressive levels through a series of warm-ups ATTIRE FOR BOYS: White t-shirt, black or navy sweatpants, bare feet. and combinations.

ATTIRE FOR GIRLS: Leotard as per ballet class or black tank leotard, black tights or jazz pants, black jazz shoes. Hair must be worn up and out of the face.

ATTIRE FOR BOYS: White t-shirt, black or navy sweatpants or dance pants, black jazz or ballet shoes.

10 LEAPS & TURNS min5 / max12 HIP HOP min 5 / max 12 Leaps & Turns II Bee Bop Hip Hop Ages 5-7 or entering K & up Jazz II and up - MUST be in a technique class Thursdays 4:45 - 5:30 pm code: 18-149 Mondays 5:30 - 6:00 pm code: 18-142 Members: $147 / Non Members: $184 Members: $98 / Non Members: $122 Hip Hop I Age 7 or entering 2nd grade & up Leaps & Turns III Mondays 5:30 - 6:30 pm code: 18-150 Jazz III and up - MUST be in a technique class Mondays 7:30 - 8:00 pm code: 18-143 Members: $175 / Non Members: $219 Members: $98 / Non Members: $122 Hip Hop II Age 9 & up Leaps & Turns IV/V Mondays 6:30 - 7:30 pm code: 18-151 Jazz IV - MUST be in a technique class Members: $175 / Non Members: $219 Tuesdays 8:00 - 8:30 pm code: 18-144 Members: $98 / Non Members: $122 Hip Hop III Age 12 Tuedays 4:30 - 5:30 pm code: 18-152 Leaps & Turns VI/VII Members: $175 / Non Members: $219 Jazz VI/VII and up - MUST be in a technique class Tuesdays 6:30 - 7:00 pm code: 18-145 Boys Hip Hop Age 7 or entering 2nd grade & up Members: $98 / Non Members: $122 Mondays 4:30 - 5:30 pm code: 18-153 LEAPS & TURNS CURRICULUM: Leaps and turns will be simplified Members: $175 / Non Members: $219 and broken down for a better understanding of the mechanics. This will help our dancers understand where the movement begins and ends for HIP HOP CURRICULUM: Hip Hop is a high energy class. Unlike other methods, hip hop encourages students to do steps better execution of these particular steps. with their own style and flair. Hip Hop also involves basic break dancing techniques to help build balance and strength. All of ATTIRE FOR LEAPS & TURNS: Leotard as per ballet class or black. these elements work together to help students learn balance, Black tights, leggings or jazz pants. Black Jazz or Ballet Shoes. Hair coordination, and discipline with a flair that is all their own. must be worn up and out of the face, bun preferred. ATTIRE FOR GIRLS: T-shirt, jazz pants or pants you can move in, black jazz sneakers suggested, you may wear regular sneakers but NOT what you wore in off the street. Hair must be worn up and out of the face.

ATTIRE FOR BOYS: White t-shirt, black or navy sweatpants or dance pants, black jazz sneakers suggested. You may wear sneakers but they may NOT be what you wore in off the street. 9

Dance Classes at a Glance

Dance and Piano Lessons Want some extra one on one time with a dance instructor? Have that itch to get pushed a little bit further? Want to learn the piano? Call us at (402) 334-6406 to schedule! Private lessons are taught by one of our professional staff members and can be scheduled at a time that is convenient for you (schedule permitting). See page 12 for pricing options.

6 CURRICULUM FOR MUSIC & MOVEMENT / PRE-BALLET: PRE-BALLET A progressive, preparatory program with emphasis centered around the development of rhythm and coordination introducing the child to Me & My Shadow min 4 / max 5 creative movement and the basic elements of ballet. Children explore their Age 2 by Sept. 1st, 2017 & an adult of your choosing potential as pertains to music, movement and dramatic characterization. Mondays 6:00-6:30 pm code: 18-100 ATTIRE FOR MUSIC AND MOVEMENT: Members: $140 / Non Members: $175 GIRLS - Pink leotard, pink tights & pink leather ballet slippers, or bare legs and bare feet. Music & Movement min 6 / max 10 BOYS - White t-shirt, dark shorts, white socks & black ballet Age 3 by September 1st, 2017 & Potty Trained shoes, or bare feet. Mondays 11:00-11:45 am code: 18-101 Mondays 6:30 - 7:15 pm code: 18-102 ATTIRE FOR PRE-BALLET I, II, III : Tuesdays 11:00 - 11:45 am code: 18-103 GIRLS - Plain ballet pink leotard, pink tights and pink leather ballet shoes with elastics sewn on. Hair must be in a ponytail or a bun, bun’s Members: $147 / Non Members: $184 preferred. Short hair must be pulled back out of the face. No leotards with skirts attached and no skirts. Pre-Ballet I min 6 / max 12 BOYS - White t-shirt, black or navy shorts, sweatpants, or tights, Ages 4–5, entering Pre-K black ballet shoes with elastics sewn on. Sundays 1:00 - 1:45 pm code: 18-104 Mondays 12:45 - 1:30 pm code: 18-105 * PRE-BALLET II & III : also need black tap shoes. Tuesdays 12:45 - 1:30 pm code: 18-106 BALLET CURRICULUM: Designed for children, professionally Tuesdays 3:15 - 4:00 pm code: 18-107 aspiring students, or those studying for personal enjoyment. Wednesdays 5:30 -6:15 pm code: 18-108 Curriculum is based on the Royal Academy of Dancing Syllabus. Members:$147 / Non Members: $184 The R.A.D. is an international organization whose purpose is to maintain high standards of teaching by means of a graded syllabus.

Pre-Ballet II + Tap min 6 / max 12 ATTIRE FOR GIRLS: Hair MUST be in a ponytail or a bun, bun’s Ages 5–6, entering Kindergarten preferred. Short hair must be pulled back out of the face. Sundays 1:45 - 2:45 pm code: 18-109 Mondays 4:30 - 5:30 pm code: 18-110 BALLET I THROUGH BALLET VII: Pink tights, pink ballet shoes Thursdays 5:30 - 6:30 pm code: 18-111 with elastics sewn on, leather or canvas. Leotards are as follows: Members: $175 / Non Members: $219 Ballet IA & Ballet IB: Pink leotard Ballet IIA & IIB: Red leotard Ballet III & IV : Royal blue Ballet V: Green leotard min 6 / max 12 Pre-Ballet III + Tap Ballet VI-VII: Any solid color leotard Ages 6–7, entering 1st grade Sundays 2:45 - 3:45 pm code: 18-112 ATTIRE FOR BOYS: White t-shirt or leotard. Black shorts, dance pants, Tuesdays 4:30 - 5:30 pm code: 18-113 or tights. Black Ballet shoes with elastics sewn on. Members: $175 / Non Members: $219 7

Ballet V BALLET min 6 / max 12 Mondays 4:30 - 6:00 pm code: 18-125 Ballet I (A) Age 7 or entering 2nd grade Members: $188 / Non Members: $235 Sundays 1:00 - 2:00 pm code: 18-114 Mondays 4:30 - 5:30 pm code: 18-115 Ballet V-VII Members: $175 / Non Members: $219 Sundays 3:00 - 4:30 pm code: 18-126 Members: $188 / Non Members: $235 Ballet I (B) Age 8 or entering 3rd grade and up Ballet VI & VII Sundays 2:00 - 3:00 pm code: 18-116 Thursdays 6:00 - 7:30 pm code: 18-127 Tuesdays 5:30 - 6:30 pm code: 18-117 Members: $188 / Non Members: $235 Members: $175 / Non Members: $219 Pre-Pointe IV Ballet II (A) Mondays 8:00 - 8:30 pm code: 18-128 Thursday 4:30 - 5:30 pm code: 18-118 Members: $98 / Non Members: $122 Members: $175 / Non Members: $219 Pointe V Ballet II (B) Mondays 6:00 - 6:30 pm code: 18-129 Wednesday 4:30 - 5:30 pm code: 18-119 Members: $98 / Non Members: $122 Members: $175 / Non Members: $219 Pointe V-VII Ballet III Sundays 4:30 - 5:00 pm code: 18-130 Thursdays 4:30 - 6:00 pm code: 18-120 Members: $98 / Non Members: $122 Members: $188 / Non Members: $235 Pointe VI & VII Ballet III/IV Thursdays 7:30 - 8:15 pm code: 18-131 Thursdays 4:30 - 6:00 pm code: 18-121 Members: $125 / Non Members: $157 Members: $188 / Non Members: $235

Ballet III & III/IV Open Ballet (IV & Up) 3rd Class Option Tuesdays 5:30 - 7:00 pm code: 18-122 Wednesdays 6:45 - 8:15 pm code: 18-132 Members: $188 / Non Members: $235 Members: $188 / Non Members: $235

Ballet IV Open Pointe (V & Up) 3rd Class Option Mondays 6:30 - 8:00 pm code: 18-123 Wednesdays 8:15 - 8:45 pm code: 18-133 Thursdays 6:00 - 7:30 pm code: 18-124 Members: $98 / Non Members: $122 Members: $188 / Non Members: $235 8 CURRICULUM FOR MUSIC & MOVEMENT / PRE-BALLET: PRE-BALLET A progressive, preparatory program with emphasis centered around the development of rhythm and coordination introducing the child to Me & My Shadow min 4 / max 5 creative movement and the basic elements of ballet. Children explore their Age 2 by Sept. 1st, 2017 & an adult of your choosing potential as pertains to music, movement and dramatic characterization. Mondays 6:00-6:30 pm code: 18-100 ATTIRE FOR MUSIC AND MOVEMENT: Members: $140 / Non Members: $175 GIRLS - Pink leotard, pink tights & pink leather ballet slippers, or bare legs and bare feet. Music & Movement min 6 / max 10 BOYS - White t-shirt, dark shorts, white socks & black ballet Age 3 by September 1st, 2017 & Potty Trained shoes, or bare feet. Mondays 11:00-11:45 am code: 18-101 Mondays 6:30 - 7:15 pm code: 18-102 ATTIRE FOR PRE-BALLET I, II, III : Tuesdays 11:00 - 11:45 am code: 18-103 GIRLS - Plain ballet pink leotard, pink tights and pink leather ballet shoes with elastics sewn on. Hair must be in a ponytail or a bun, bun’s Members: $147 / Non Members: $184 preferred. Short hair must be pulled back out of the face. No leotards with skirts attached and no skirts. Pre-Ballet I min 6 / max 12 BOYS - White t-shirt, black or navy shorts, sweatpants, or tights, Ages 4–5, entering Pre-K black ballet shoes with elastics sewn on. Sundays 1:00 - 1:45 pm code: 18-104 Mondays 12:45 - 1:30 pm code: 18-105 * PRE-BALLET II & III : also need black tap shoes. Tuesdays 12:45 - 1:30 pm code: 18-106 BALLET CURRICULUM: Designed for children, professionally Tuesdays 3:15 - 4:00 pm code: 18-107 aspiring students, or those studying for personal enjoyment. Wednesdays 5:30 -6:15 pm code: 18-108 Curriculum is based on the Royal Academy of Dancing Syllabus. Members:$147 / Non Members: $184 The R.A.D. is an international organization whose purpose is to maintain high standards of teaching by means of a graded syllabus.

Ballet IV Open Pointe (V & Up) 3rd Class Option Mondays 6:30 - 8:00 pm code: 18-123 Wednesdays 8:15 - 8:45 pm code: 18-133 Thursdays 6:00 - 7:30 pm code: 18-124 Members: $98 / Non Members: $122 Members: $188 / Non Members: $235 8 LEAPS & TURNS min5 / max12 HIP HOP min 5 / max 12 Leaps & Turns II Bee Bop Hip Hop Ages 5-7 or entering K & up Jazz II and up - MUST be in a technique class Thursdays 4:45 - 5:30 pm code: 18-149 Mondays 5:30 - 6:00 pm code: 18-142 Members: $147 / Non Members: $184 Members: $98 / Non Members: $122 Hip Hop I Age 7 or entering 2nd grade & up Leaps & Turns III Mondays 5:30 - 6:30 pm code: 18-150 Jazz III and up - MUST be in a technique class Mondays 7:30 - 8:00 pm code: 18-143 Members: $175 / Non Members: $219 Members: $98 / Non Members: $122 Hip Hop II Age 9 & up Leaps & Turns IV/V Mondays 6:30 - 7:30 pm code: 18-151 Jazz IV - MUST be in a technique class Members: $175 / Non Members: $219 Tuesdays 8:00 - 8:30 pm code: 18-144 Members: $98 / Non Members: $122 Hip Hop III Age 12 Tuedays 4:30 - 5:30 pm code: 18-152 Leaps & Turns VI/VII Members: $175 / Non Members: $219 Jazz VI/VII and up - MUST be in a technique class Tuesdays 6:30 - 7:00 pm code: 18-145 Boys Hip Hop Age 7 or entering 2nd grade & up Members: $98 / Non Members: $122 Mondays 4:30 - 5:30 pm code: 18-153 LEAPS & TURNS CURRICULUM: Leaps and turns will be simplified Members: $175 / Non Members: $219 and broken down for a better understanding of the mechanics. This will help our dancers understand where the movement begins and ends for HIP HOP CURRICULUM: Hip Hop is a high energy class. Unlike other methods, hip hop encourages students to do steps better execution of these particular steps. with their own style and flair. Hip Hop also involves basic break dancing techniques to help build balance and strength. All of ATTIRE FOR LEAPS & TURNS: Leotard as per ballet class or black. these elements work together to help students learn balance, Black tights, leggings or jazz pants. Black Jazz or Ballet Shoes. Hair coordination, and discipline with a flair that is all their own. must be worn up and out of the face, bun preferred. ATTIRE FOR GIRLS: T-shirt, jazz pants or pants you can move in, black jazz sneakers suggested, you may wear regular sneakers but NOT what you wore in off the street. Hair must be worn up and out of the face.

ATTIRE FOR BOYS: White t-shirt, black or navy sweatpants or dance pants, black jazz sneakers suggested. You may wear sneakers but they may NOT be what you wore in off the street. 9

Dance Classes at a Glance

6 JCC DANCE FACULTY See the full biographies online at jcc.omaha.org DANCE INSTRUCTORS Erin Alarcon is beginning her 4th year teaching at teaching here at the JCC 9 years ago. Esther Katz, Dance & Cultural Arts Director the JCC. Erin graduated magna cum laude with Jonnie Robinson is beginning her 2nd year as a B.A. in dance performance from Mercyhurst an instructor at the JCC. Jonnie was born and Esther was trained at The Professional Children’s University under the direction of Tauna Hunter. School in Philadelphia, PA. She has also studied raised in Omaha and has danced since the age of Courtney Baker has been teaching at the JCC for at the Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet, Joffrey 2. Previously Jonnie taught ballet, tap and jazz for 10 years. She graduated from UNO with a degree children at Mildred Collins School of Dance. Ballet, Koresh Dance, University of the Arts, and in Music Education. Temple University where she was on a dance Stephanie Tepox, is beginning her 5th year teaching scholarship. Her ballet training includes both the Crystal Baker begins her 7th year as an instructor here at the JCC. She studied at the School of the at the JCC. She holds a degree in Exercise Science Cecchetti & Vagonova methods. Her modern Pennsylvania Ballet, training and performing with and is on the NAIA Emerging Sports: Cheer & the company for 11 years. dance background is in Graham, Anthony, Dance Committee. & Horton. Esther was a member of many PIANISTS independent dance companies in Philadelphia. Domanic Brown is beginning his 4th year as an instructor at the JCC. Margaret Currie has accompanied dance classes at She demonstrated for Philadanco company the JCC from 1991-1995 and resumed in 2012. classes under Pat Thomas and taught ballet and Leigh Chaves is beginning her 3rd year as an She has also accompanied at the Omaha Academy modern dance at The Professional Children’s instructor at the JCC. She holds her BA in of Ballet , School of Ballet Omaha, Daniel J. Gross School for 7 years before moving to Omaha. She communication-journalism from Truman State High School and Brownell-Talbot. She holds a is currently dancing with UNO’s The Moving University and a Master’s Degree in education from B.S. degree in Bible/Music from Faith Baptist Bible University of Central Missouri. Company and Tbd. Dance Collective. Esther College and was a private piano teacher for 24 years. taught in the OPS Special Ed. Program before Wendy Larson-Cooper former principal dancer Evelyn Lindgren is excited to begin her 2nd year as starting as the Dance Director at the J in 2006. with Omaha Ballet, she is beginning her 32nd year an accompanist at the JCC. on staff at the JCC. This is her 13th year teaching at the JCC. Bernadette Smith has been an accompanist here Kathleen Griffith is a full-time accompanist with for 11 years. She has a BA & MA in English, with Jessica Westerlin, Assistant Dance & Cultural Omaha Public Schools. In addition to teaching double major in Music from UNO. piano lessons, she regularly plays piano at area Arts Director Jessica received early dance churches as well as with the JCC dance program, Katherine Turner, holds a Master’s degree in piano training in Seattle. She continued with Ballet and volunteers her time as a board member of the performance from the University of Missouri, Omaha, the Omaha Theater Ballet School of Omaha Chamber Music Society. This is her 2nd Kansas City Conservatory of Music and Dance, Dance and the JCC. Jess has a BA in Dance year with the JCC. and is also a magna cum laude graduate of the and has performed with the St. Olaf modern University of Nebraska in Omaha. In fall 2015, Katie van der Mars holds a Bachelor’s Degree in dance company, Companydance, the St. Olaf Katherine joined the music faculty at the College Fine Arts in Ballet Performance from the University of Saint Mary and works for the Rose Theater as liturgical dance troupe, Leap of Faith, Omaha of Utah. This will be her 4th year at the JCC. Dance Project, and the Omaha Theater Ballet’s pianist. This is her 9th year at the J. Erica Snyder Masters The Nutcracker. She is currently dancing with is beginning her 6th year Anna Yuz-Mosenkis holds a masters degree in teaching at the JCC. She graduated from Lake Erie UNO’s The Moving Company and Tbd. Dance Music from Kiev, Ukraine. She has played for the College with a concentration on Dance. Collective. This is her 9th year teaching, and JCC since the Fall of 1991. her 5th year as the Assistant Dance & Cultural Lynne Nevin holds an Associate Diploma through the ISTD Professional Teaching Examinations and Arts Director. has studied the Alexander Technique. She resumed 5

MODERN min 5 / max 12 JAZZ min 5 / max 12

ATTIRE FOR GIRLS: Leotard as per ballet class or black tank leotard, black tights or jazz pants, black jazz shoes. Hair must be worn up and out of the face.

ATTIRE FOR BOYS: White t-shirt, black or navy sweatpants or dance pants, black jazz or ballet shoes.

10 TAP PROGRAM min 5 / max 12 LYRICAL min5 / max12 TAP I/II Age 7 or entering 2nd grade & up Beginning Lyrical Ballet & Jazz II & up Thursdays 6:30 - 7:00 pm code: 18-146 Wednesdays 5:30 - 6:15 pm code: 18-154 Members: $98 / Non Members: $122 Members: $147 / Non Members: $184 TAP III Intermediate Lyrical Tuesdays 7:00- 7:30 pm code: 18-147 Thursdays 7:30 - 8:30 pm code: 18-155 Members: $98 / Non Members: $122 Members: $175 / Non Members: $219 TAP IV/V/VI Advanced Lyrical Tuesdays 7:00 - 8:00 pm code: 18-156 Tuesdays 6:15 - 7:00 pm code: 18-148 Members: $188 / Non Members: $235 Members: $147 / Non Members: $184 LYRICAL CURRICULUM: Lyrical combines both ballet TAP CURRICULUM: Incorporating jazz and musical theatre, tap builds and jazz technique together, set to different styles of music. understanding of rhythms, syncopation, and coordination. Different songs and lyrics often serve as inspiration for different movements and expressions. ATTIRE FOR TAP: Girls: Leotard as per ballet class or black, black or pink tights or jazz pants, black tap shoes. Hair worn up and out of the face. ATTIRE FOR LYRICAL: Leotard as per ballet class or black. Boys: White t-shirt, black/navy sweatpants, black tap shoes. Black tights, leggings or jazz pants. Black Jazz or Ballet Shoes. Hair must be worn up and out of the face, bun preferred.

4 Notice to Students 2017 Fall Calendar JCC Dance & Cultural Arts Department Students 2-3 Years Old: Children learn creative expression and can spend time bonding with an adult family member in our “Me & My Shadow” Sunday, July 16 Dance Open House & Registrations 1:00-3:00 pm class. See page 7 for more information. Sunday, August 20 Musical Theater Auditions New Students: Minimum age is 3 years. Must be 3 by Adults 1:00-2:00 pm / Kids 2:30-4:00 pm September 1st, 2016 and potty trained. All new students, with the Thursday, August 24 exception of Music & Movement and Pre-Ballet, must contact the dance First Day of Dance Fall Semester director for proper class placement. Placement will be determined by the Sunday, August 27 director and instructors. Musical Theater Rehearsals Begin 3:00-5:00 pm Sunday, September 3 - Monday, September 4 All Students: T-shirts, sweatshirts, shorts or baggy warm up gear are not No Dance Classes - Labor Day Weekend allowed. Hair must be kept neatly away from face and neck either in a bun Wednesday, September 13 or a pony tail, short hair should be clipped back or held back with a cloth JCC Dance Training Co. Auditions 4:30-6:00 pm headband. No gum chewing allowed. No jewelry should be worn. September 20 & 21 | Rosh Hashannah Sept. 20 - No class after 5:30 pm / Sept. 21 - No Class Dance attire can be purchased at: October 4 & 5 | Sukkot Bobby’s Dance Wear Oct. 4 - No class after 5:30 pm / Oct. 5 - No Class 13471 West Center Road, (402) 334-1225 Saturday, October 21 JCC Dance Party 5:30-8:30 pm Recycle and replace outgrown, wearable dancewear and/or shoes. Sunday, October 22 - Thursday, November 28 Parent Observations- Days & Times TBA Bring items with you to our “dancewear exchange” during the JCC Dance Department Open House on Sunday, July 16th from 1- 3 p.m. Tuesday, October 31 No classes Saturday, November 18 Registration Options: JCC Dance Party 5:30-8:30 pm Wednesday, November 22 - Thursday, November 23 • Come to our Open House Registration Day Thanksgiving Break- No Dance Classes Sunday, July 16th, 1:00-3:00 p.m. Saturday, December 16, 7:00 pm • Online at www.jccomaha.org (for JCC members only) Sunday, December 17, 2:00 pm Musical Theater Performances • Call Laura Wine, Registrar, at (402) 334-6419 Thursday, December 21 • Stop by Member Services Last Day of Fall Dance Semester • Mail payment & completed Registration Form Sunday, January 7 First Day of Dance Spring Semester (Registration Form is located on last page of brochure) May 6 & 7 (cast B) |May 9 & 10 (cast A) JCC Spring Dance Recitals - Details TBA 3

Private Saturday Night PIANO LESSONS DANCE PARTIES Piano lessons are now conveniently located at the J! Taught Attention boys and girls of ages 4-12... by experienced instructors that use internationally recognized Join our fabulous dance staff for a Saturday night filled methodologies, lessons can be scheduled at a time convenient for you. Students will be required to purchase music books that will with dinner, fun, dancing, and entertainment. Parents be assigned according to their level. It is strongly recommended can enjoy a night off while children have a blast at the students have a piano or keyboard at home to practice. Students will JCC. Register by the Wednesday BEFORE the party. also have the opportunity to participate in a music decathlon held in January at Grace University administered by the Independent Select Saturday Nights Music Teachers Organization and a piano recital in June. 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. Private Piano Lessons Held in the JCC Youth Lounge Lessons typically are 45 minutes long. Six hours is eight 45 minute lessons Member Price October 21 code: 18-170 $32.25 per 45 min. | $42 per hour | 6 hours: $240 November 18 code: 18-171 Non Member Price February 17 code: 18-270 $40.32 per 45 min. | $53 per hour | 6 hours: $300 March 24 code: 18-271 Private & Semi Private JCC Members DANCE LESSONS $20 per party | Additional children $10 Want some extra one on one time with a dance instructor? Non Members Have that itch to get pushed a little bit further? Then call us to $25 per party | Additional children $13 schedule private dance lessons! Private lessons will help you reach your goals. Lessons are taught by one of our professional staff Additional children must be of the same family members and can be scheduled at a time that is convenient for you (schedule permitting). Private Dance Lesson Members: $40 per hour | Non: $50 per hour Semi Private Lessons (2-3 people) At least one person in the Semi-Private Lesson must be JCC Member in order to obtain Member Rate. Members: $60 per hour | Non: $75 per hour 12 Esther Katz 40 Dance & Cultural Arts Director years Phone: (402) 334-6406 E-mail: [email protected] Jessica Westerlin Dance & Cultural Arts Assistant Director Dance Phone: (402) 334-6402 Jewish Community Center of Omaha E-mail: [email protected]

2017 Fall Semester: August 24th - December 21st

JCC MEMBERS CAN REGISTER FOR DANCE CLASSES USING OUR ONLINE REGISTRATION AT WWW.JCCOMAHA.ORG!

2017 Fall Dance Registration Options: • Attend Registration Day: • Stop by Member Services Today’s Date:____/____/____ July 16th, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. or the Front Desk

PARENTAL CONTACT INFORMATION: Please include your email address so we can inform you of the latest updates. Parent’s Names:______Address:______Zip: ______Home Phone: ( )______

Mother’s Date of Birth: ____/_____/_____ Work/Cell Phone:______Father’s Date of Birth: ____/_____/_____ Work/Cell Phone:______

Email Address:______Email Address:______

jazz

40 years adults

333 SOUTH 132ND STREET OMAHA, NE 68154

Address Service Requested modern theater

C musical Fall Semester 2017 Semester Fall leaps & turns lyrical

tap

sther Katz, Dance & Cultural Arts Director • (402) 334-6406 • [email protected] • [email protected] 334-6406 • (402) Arts Director & Cultural Dance Katz, sther

ballet

hip-hop DANCE